Ella on the Outside

By Cath Howe

Nominated for the 2019 CILIP Carnegie MedalWinner of a 2018 North Somerset Teachers&#39; Book AwardElla is the new girl at school. She doesn&#39;t know anyone and she doesn&#39;t have any friends.And she has a terrible secret.Ella can&#39;t believe her luck when Lydia, the most popular girl in school, decides to be her new best friend - but what does Lydia really want? And what does it all have to do with Molly, the quiet, shy girl who won&#39;t talk to anyone?A gripping story of secrets, lies and friendship...&quot;A perfectly-pitched, thoughtful story with a big heart.&quot; - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockwork Sparrow&quot;Cath Howe&#39;s background as a primary schoolteacher brings insight and authentic characters to her well-observed debut, Ella on the Outside... Howe poignantly chronicles Ella&#39;s struggle with anxiety and self-esteem and is excellent on friendship dynamics and making the right choices.&quot; - The Observer&quot;[A] compelling debut, which tackles some serious topics in an age-appropriate way, with plenty of appeal to readers of Jacqueline Wilson or Cathy Cassidy. Howe&#39;s teaching background is evident; the friendship dynamics and challenges of settling into a new school are particularly well observed.&quot; - The Bookseller Children&#39;s Previews&quot;It&#39;s impossible not to root for Ella to be brave and make the right decisions, and the urge to find out whether she will powers this warm, considered and entertaining novel.&quot; - BookTrust

Nominated for the 2019 CILIP Carnegie MedalWinner of a 2018 North Somerset Teachers' Book AwardElla is the new girl at school. She doesn't know anyone and she doesn't have any friends.And she has a terrible secret.Ella can't believe her luck when Lydia, the most popular girl in

By Cath Howe

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